Benjamin B. Lee, 95, Winston, MO., passed away at his home in Winston, MO., surrounded by his family, on his 95th birthday. Ben had lived in the Winston area his entire life.
He was born on January 27, 1931, in Winston, to Wesley and Gertrude (Hiley) Lee, and graduated from the Winston High School in 1948. He then honorably served his country from 1952-1953 serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Ben was a farmer and real estate salesman and broker. He owned and operated the Ben Lee Real Estate office in Cameron, MO., for many years.
In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, collecting coins, hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed gardening.
On October 15, 1950, he married Carmen L. Bassett at the United Methodist Church in Gallatin, MO. She preceded him in death in 2020. He was also preceded by his parents and siblings-Evelyn, Wesley, Carl, Robert, Lyla, Darrell, Marion and Victor.
Survivors who will miss him dearly include his children-Steve (Brenda) Lee, Weatherby, MO, and Julie (Faron) Keeter, Weatherby; 6 grandchildren-Jared Lee, Bryan Lee, Ethan (Keisha) Clark, Kaitlyn Hardman, Zakary (Catherine) Clark and Megan Thrash; 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings-Kenneth Lee, Weatherby, and Clair Lee, Cameron, MO.
Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.
Formal Visitation: Monday, February 2, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Bram Funeral Home of Hamilton.
